{"product_id":"singular-sound-beatbuddy-midi-breakout-cable","title":"Singular Sound BeatBuddy MIDI Sync Breakout Cable, PS\/2 to 5-Pin MIDI In\/Out","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe required adapter that turns the BeatBuddy's compact PS\/2-style MIDI Sync port into standard 5-pin MIDI IN\/OUT jacks, so it can sync with loopers, DAWs, and other MIDI gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy guitarists choose this cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired accessory to use MIDI at all with the original BeatBuddy (including the 10th Anniversary Edition), since it uses a compact PS\/2-style port instead of standard MIDI jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplits into both IN and OUT, so the BeatBuddy can send MIDI clock as master or follow another device as slave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables tight sync with Aeros Loop Studio, MIDI Maestro, DAWs, and other MIDI-enabled loopers or effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced molded-shell connectors and noise-free, opto-isolated MIDI with no delay in MIDI pass-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot needed for BeatBuddy 2, which has full-size 5-pin MIDI ports built in, and not usable with the BeatBuddy Mini 2, which has no MIDI port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal BeatBuddy and BeatBuddy 10th Anniversary Edition (PS\/2 MIDI Sync port)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot required for BeatBuddy 2 (built-in 5-pin MIDI IN\/OUT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with BeatBuddy Mini 2 (no MIDI connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeatBuddy MIDI Sync Breakout Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 5-pin MIDI cables to reach your other gear are sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMIDI breakout\/adapter cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBeatBuddy side\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePS\/2 connector (BeatBuddy MIDI Sync port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMIDI side\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI IN, 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI OUT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 in\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e76 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnectors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced molded shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIsolation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpto-isolated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy doesn't the BeatBuddy have standard MIDI ports?\u003c\/strong\u003e To keep the original BeatBuddy compact, Singular Sound used a smaller PS\/2-style connector for MIDI Sync instead of full-size 5-pin DIN jacks; this cable breaks that port out into standard MIDI IN and OUT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any other cables to use this?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, you also need a standard male-to-male 5-pin MIDI cable to connect the breakout cable's IN or OUT port to your other MIDI device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the BeatBuddy control other gear, or follow it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. The BeatBuddy can be the MIDI master that sends tempo and start\/stop to your looper or DAW, or a slave that follows external MIDI clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes BeatBuddy 2 need this cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, BeatBuddy 2 has built-in full-size 5-pin MIDI IN\/OUT ports and does not require this breakout cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with the BeatBuddy Mini 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The Mini 2 has no MIDI Sync port, so this cable cannot be used with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I sync using this cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's commonly used to sync the BeatBuddy with the Aeros Loop Studio, MIDI Maestro, DAWs, and other MIDI-clock-capable gear for tempo, start\/stop, and transition messages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Singular Sound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110023221501,"sku":"868361000028","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/files\/singular-sound-beatbuddy-midi-breakout-cable-pedalzoo-01.jpg?v=1785506931","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/en-us\/products\/singular-sound-beatbuddy-midi-breakout-cable","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}